Winter Activities
If you’re looking to embrace the fresh winter air (or even just dabble in it), you’ll want to check out this list of beautiful places to hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, or just take a peaceful winter walk. You’ll also find any special winter events listed.
Auburn-Fleming Trail
State Route 34
Auburn, NY 13021
The Auburn-Fleming Trail follows a stretch of abandoned railroad bed along a network of streams and...
Bahar Nature Preserve
3800 Appletree Point Road
Skaneateles, NY 13152
This 25-acre preserve, only yards from Skaneateles Lake, treats hikers to a dramatic view of the...
Bald Hill Road
25 Gorham Street
Hemlock, NY 14466
It might feel like there aren't any places left on Earth that haven't been influenced by people but...
Bear Swamp State Forest
Route 41A
Sempronius, NY 13118
Bear Swamp State Forest covers 3,539 acres with a 14.3-mile multiple use trail system. All trails...
Bristol Mountain
5662 Route 64
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Bristol Mountain sits on a base elevation of 1,000 feet and rises to a 2,200 foot elevation at the...
Casey Park
150 N. Division Street
Auburn, NY 13021
44-acre sports complex offering swimming & wading pools, soccer and softball fields, basketball and...
Cato - Fair Haven Trail
Abandoned Railroad Grd.
Sterling, NY 13156
Running from Cato to Fair Haven, this multi-use trail traverses woodlands, farmlands and wetlands....
Cayuga Community College Nature Trail
197 Franklin Street
Auburn, NY 13021
This is a one-mile loop trail located, directly behind Cayuga Community College for hikiing, biking...
Cayuga County Erie Canal Recreational Trail
This trail is the Cayuga County portion of the New York Canalway Trail that is part of a network of...
Centerport Aqueduct
Route 31
Weedsport, NY 13166
Located one mile west of Weedsport, off Rt. 31, this is an excellent example of Erie Canal stone...
Cumming Nature Center
6472 Gulick Road
Naples, NY 14512
The Cumming Nature Center boasts a 900 acre nature center with 6 miles of walking trails, 15 miles...
Dorothy McIlroy Bird Sanctuary
Lane A, off Lake Como Road
Summerhill, NY 13092
This 157-acre nature preserve along the Lake Como outlet is owned and operated by the Finger Lakes...
Emerson Park
6914 East Lake Road, Route 38A
Auburn, NY 13021
Emerson Park includes 135 acres located at the northern end of Owasco Lake with one mile of lake...
Fair Haven Beach State Park
14985 State Park Road
Fair Haven, NY 13064
823 acres on Lake Ontario with camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, and an 18-hole golf...
Fillmore Glen State Park
1686 Route 38
Moravia, NY 13118
941 acres including gorge and waterfalls, with camping, swimming, hiking, and fishing available....
Finger Lakes Forest Immersion
6141 Hicks Road
Naples, NY 14512
One of the top wellness trends sweeping the U.S., shinrin-yoku forest therapy, aka forest bathing,...
Frontenac Park
26 Chapel Street
Union Springs, NY 13160
Frontenac Park is a twenty-seven acre municipal park located along the northeast shore of Cayuga...
Frozen Ocean State Forest
Corrigan Road
Niles, NY 13118
754 acres of land, situated on one of the highest points in Cayuga County. Hiking, cross-country...
Ganondagan State Historic Site
7000 County Road 41
Victor, NY 14564
Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, NY stands at the location of what was one of the largest,...
Geneva Recreation Complex
666 South Exchange Street
Geneva, NY 14456
During colder months the Geneva Recreation Complex serves as an indoor Ice skating rink offering...
Greater Canandaigua Civic Center
250 North Bloomfield Road
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Greater Canandaigua Civic Center is a not-for-profit multi-use facility located in Canandaigua. In...
Grimes Glen Park
48 Vine Street
Naples, NY 14512
The Glen is known for its waterfalls and also as the source of the oldest fossilized tree in New...
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
6775 Canadice Hill Road
Springwater, NY 14560
With a breathtaking view of Honeoye Lake and the Rochester skyline in the distance, this 20 mile...
Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars
1 Lake Niagara Lane
Naples, NY 14512
Hiking in the Finger Lakes region is a beautiful and educational experience. Step onto the hillside...
High Tor Wildlife Management Area
The primary purposes of High Tor Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are for wildlife management,...
Hojack Trail
NA, NA
Cato, NY 13033
This off-road, multi-use trail extends through the Town of Sterling along an abondoned railroad bed....
Hoopes Park
184 East Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
The central pond is home to numerous water fowl and ice skating is encouraged during winter months....
Hunt Hollow Ski Club
7532 County Road 36
Naples, NY 14512
Since 1967, Hunt Hollow has been a premier private winter sports destination for members and invited...
John Harris Park
6205 Railroad Street
Cayuga, NY 13034
This Cayuga Lake waterfront park offers a summer concert series, picnic areas, swimming beach and...
Kashong Conservation Area
320 Kashong Road
Geneva, NY 14456
Lehigh Crossing Park
7350 Victor-Mendon Road
Victor, NY 14564
Lehigh Crossing Park takes up 54 acres and offers 3 miles of trails. The park shares its borders...
Long Point State Park
2063 Lake Road
Aurora, NY 13026
Long Point State Park is situated on the east side of Cayuga Lake on a V-shaped spit of land...
Manchester Gateway Trail
8 Clifton Street
Manchester, NY 14504
The Manchester Gateway Trail features a 1.5 mile hiking and biking path from NY Route 96 to Clifton...
Montezuma Heritage Park
8115 High Street
Montezuma, NY 13117
This 160-acre park along the Seneca River/NYS Barge Canal is part of the eastern portion of the...
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
2981 US Route 20
Montezuma, NY 13117
The Wildlife Drive is generally closed to traffic in winter. You can cross-country ski or snow shoe...
Nordic Center at Bristol Mountain
5662 State Route 64
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Bristol Mountain has a Nordic snowsports experience unlike any other in the region. Snowmaking,...
Onanda Park
4965 West Lake Road
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Located in the souther portion of the Town along County Road 16, Onanda Park is the Town of...
Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill
6475 Gannett Hill Park Drive
Naples, NY 14512
Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill is one of the highest points in Ontario County and located in...
Ontario Pathways
200 Ontario Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
23-mile rails-to-trails recreational trail open year-round for jogging, hiking, bicycling,...
Owasco Flats
Firelane #1
Moravia, NY 13118
Owasco Flats Trail is a 1.7 mile loop trail located near Moravia, New York and is good for all skill...
Rob's Trail Preserve
Old Bald Hill Rd South
Springwater, NY 14560
Rob's Trail Preserve is a collection of memorial trails nestled among the high ridges and rolling...
Southern Tier Stables
2068 Dumplin Hill Road
Moravia, NY 13118
Southern Tier Stables is a professional Equestrian Facility providing boarding, riding lessons,...
Stid Hill Wildlife Management Area
5221-5201 NY-64
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Stid Hill is a 3.7 mile loop trail that features a waterfall rated as moderate difficulty. The trail...
Summer Hill State Forest
Skinner Hill Road & Fillmore Road
Summerhill, NY 13092
4,355 acres of dense forest land well suited for snowmobiling, cross country skiing, hiking,...
Victor Hiking Trails
85 East Main St.
Victor, NY 14564
Over 65 miles of multi-use trails throughout the town of Victor. These trails include secluded...
Victor Municipal Park
6680 Paparone Drive
Victor, NY 14564
47 acres and 2 miles of trails make up Victor Municipal Park. The park also features a multi-age...
Wesley Hill Nature Preserve
6291-6061 Gulick Road
Honeoye, NY 14471
Over five miles of hiking, cross country skiing, or showshoe trails. The nature preserve features...
West Hill Nature Preserve
Seman Road
Naples, NY 14512
Located at the southern edge of the Bristol Hills, the West Hill Preserve offers visitors an...